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Local governments are transitioning away from their reliance on oil and gas s a single source of revenue and conduct massive investment in infrastructure projects which will continue to drive the security industry in the region forward.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the last two years has significantly changed the competitive landscape of the physical security market. Will Chinese manufacturers be the next to “buy” their way in into Europe and North America? a&s International reached out to several market analysts to h

The VSaaS market, which is already crowded with emerging video hosting service providers,is attracting more and more security manufacturers to seek its share of the pie in this newmarket. Previously merely device providers, these incumbent security companies are alsodeveloping their VSaaS solutions

With the advent of affordable IP cameras and storage devices, the drastically enlarged surveillance market has given birth to a mammoth amount of surveillance data that needs to be properly maintained. Ease of access and management has become the name of the game.

While mature markets like the U.S. and Europe are bracing for a possible second dip due to long-term debt imbalances, Australia's export and economic figures are looking particularly ripe among growth markets worldwide. Security is in for a treat, as the country continues to upgrade its network infr

For metro applications, a matter that cannot be overlooked is passenger experience. RFID technology and smart cards can improve the overall metro experience, reducing the "entry barrier" so that people use public transportation more frequently.

From gate control and parking lot management to toll collection, automatic license/number plate recognition has come a long way. This article examines the latest market status, technological developments and common installation problems associated with this technology.

In a highly regulated country like Germany, safety and security are not to be joked about. Although the electronic security market in Germany is only growing at a single-digit rate, the sheer size of the country and its infrastructure development can be easily translated into needs worth hundreds of

During the past three years, Chinese access control suppliers have obtained experience by working on small to mid-sized projects. Chinese-made keypad locks and card readers are selling well overseas because of competitive prices.